Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special

Candlelight brings its Valentine's Day special to The Great Hall at the University of Reading on Saturday 13 February, with a local string quartet taking the stage. It's a one-hour concert, starting at 18:30, and the whole thing is lit by candlelight alone.

The set is billed as a tribute to love, built around romantic melodies and timeless classics. The repertoire runs from love songs and emotional themes to pieces by Hans Zimmer, Ennio Morricone and Carlos Gardel, with pop and rock standards mixed in. It's a broad sweep of music, so you'll hear cinematic scores alongside more familiar tunes, all played by the quartet.

The venue is The Great Hall on the University of Reading's London Road campus, close to the town centre. It's a historic hall with high ceilings that give acoustic music room to resonate, and the candlelight is meant to turn the room into a calm, intimate setting where you can hear the music up close. The concert runs for 60 minutes.

On the practical side, seats are assigned on arrival within the zone you buy, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. There's no on-site parking, so you'll want to plan your journey in advance. Tickets start from £22.58 and are sold only through the Fever app and website, not at the door. The concert is on Saturday 13 February at 18:30.